Hoy Que Somos Locos

Sofia Ellar's song 'Hoy Que Somos Locos' delves into the chaotic and disillusioned state of contemporary society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where honesty and respect have become obsolete, and moral values are disregarded. The opening lines, 'Hoy que el ser honesto no se lleva puesto,' set the tone for a critique of a society where even basic decency is no longer valued. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, highlighting a pervasive sense of moral decay and societal disarray.

The song employs powerful metaphors to illustrate this chaos. The recurring imagery of red traffic lights in a 'ciudad perdida' (lost city) and a suicidal Peter Pan who has blindfolded himself suggests a world that has lost its way and is in a state of perpetual danger. The clocks and crocodiles that no longer mark time with their 'bellos latidos' (beautiful beats) symbolize a disruption in the natural order and the passage of time, further emphasizing the sense of disorientation and instability.

Ellar also touches on the personal impact of this societal breakdown. The lyrics describe a young woman who feels betrayed and mocked, and 'angelitos lindos de la guarda' (beautiful guardian angels) who cry in their beds, uncomforted. This personal anguish is set against a backdrop of a city where it is unsafe to walk at night, and even Cinderella's fairy tale turns grim as she returns to her pumpkin carriage. The song's refrain, 'Hoy que somos locos' (Today we are crazy), encapsulates the collective madness and the struggle to find meaning and stability in a world that seems to have lost both.

The song's emotional core is further explored in the lines about regret and the cyclical nature of human behavior. The repeated return to past mistakes and the struggle to control one's actions, 'Y vuelves y te arrepientes de todo una vez más,' reflect a deep sense of frustration and helplessness. This cyclical pattern underscores the difficulty of breaking free from the societal and personal chaos that the song so poignantly describes.